Jim Washburn has been fired as the Eagles’ defensive line coach, the team announced Monday morning. Former defensive coordinator Juan Castillo was fired earlier this season, but that didn’t change the team’s fortunes. The floundering Eagles (3-9) lost their eighth straight game Sunday night against the Cowboys.

Head coach Andy Reid is likely to be fired at season’s end, but in the meantime, his staff continues to be shuffled. Tommy Brasher, who was the Eagles’ defensive line coach from 1999 through 2005, will replace Washburn.

"Jim is a fine football coach and we appreciate the efforts he gave to this team over the past two years," Reid said in a statement. "However, I determined that it was in the team’s best interest that we move in a different direction in terms of trying to maximize the production of that position group. We look forward to having Tommy Brasher back on board to work with the defensive line."

Washburn’s brought his "Wide 9" defensive line scheme to the Eagles when he arrived in 2011, but it has flopped this season, along with the entire defense. One of Washburn’s favorite players, defensive end Jason Babin, was released by the Eagles last week and claimed by the Jaguars.

A dismal season will result in plenty of players and coaches leaving the Eagles. Reid decided to give Washburn an early exit.